The scholarship's recipient had been decided.
After saying a few words, Kieran slowly departed.
The moment he left, Ian, seated in his chair, instantly felt a great many gazes turn toward him.
"Ian, junior, you really kept a low profile. To think you won the teacher's approval without making a sound!"
In the distance, Flynn rose to his feet, wearing an expression as though Ian had kept him in the dark for ages.
What had happened today had completely exceeded his expectations.
He had originally thought that El already had this scholarship firmly in her grasp, only for Ian to suddenly pop up halfway through.
"I wonder how you managed to win it, junior?"
he asked curiously.
It was not just him. The others also looked at Ian with curiosity; they too did not quite understand how Ian had secured it.
"You'll naturally find out later, seniors."
Ian shook his head.
Although Kieran had said it was already settled, the paper had not yet been approved. Naturally, he would not boast about it here.
"You're right. I was presumptuous."
Flynn nodded and smiled at Ian, then added, "Tonight, I'm organizing a salon. I hope you'll do me the honor of attending, junior.
"It'll mainly be some Wizards from Four Symbols Academy. Everyone can chat and exchange ideas, and it won't be very large."
"Of course."
Ian nodded.
Other than the Wizards present, he did not know any other Wizards from Four Symbols Academy. This was an opportunity.
He was quite interested.
"Then see you tonight!"
Flynn patted Ian on the shoulder and left with a smile. Bren and Taylor left with him as well, clearly part of the same little clique.
"Ian, senior, please forgive my earlier presumption."
On the other side, Xavier wore an apologetic expression as well.
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